2002 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Citroen Berlingo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Berlingo | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
